Jerald Abbott age 78 of Fort Green passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. He was born November 3, 1933 the son of the late Edgar & Belle Abbott. Jerald faithfully served our country in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Doyle E Abbott and one nephew Eric Abbott. Jerald is survived by his beloved wife Josephine Abbott; three sons Craig Abbott wife Connie, Robert Abbott wife Robin, Michael Abbott; one sister-in-law Lena Mae Abbott; five grandchildren Amanda Carlton husband Guy, Robbie Abbott, Matthew Abbott, Blaine Abbott, Will Abbott; two nephews Hugh Abbott wife Robbin, and Dennis Abbott. Visitation will be 10-11am Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Fort Green Baptist Church in Fort Green. Service will follow the visitation at 11:00am with Brother Steve McGaughey of Fort Green Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Fort Green Methodist Cemetery. On-line condolences may be made at www.PongerKaysGrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services of Wauchula have been entrusted with the arrangements.